Volkswagen plans to unveil a fuel-efficient vehicles the New Beetle TDI variant, in the event the Chicago Auto Show 2012. Variants which will be a new family of the Beetle, it has a design that is identical with brother earlier. Striking differences seen in the application of special badging, chrome trim and also use size 17-inch unique design aluminum alloy wheels.

In the engine is used, the Volkswagen entrusted, 2.0-liter TDI diesel engine four cylinder with the turbocharged. In the diesel engine is capable of generating power at 140 hp and 320 Nm of torque. Power from the engine is transmitted to the wheels through an automatic transmission system with the DSG dual-clutch six-speed, which will make these variants appear nimble and responsive.

Diesel engine coupled with an automatic transmission, this vehicle is capable of producing the fuel consumption in a city of about 12km/l and for highway 17.2 km/l. And it is a remarkable improvement compared with 2.5-liter petrol engine variant is capable of generating power 170 hp, which uses a 5-speed manual transmission, resulting in fuel consumption in the city of 9.8 km/l and a highway about 13.8 km/l.

For interior design that is placed on the New Beetle TDI has not changed much compared to the previous variants, there are only a few additional parts to fill the cabin of this variant. This additional part of the application of a new instrument panels that provide information about the oil temperature and turbo boost, and there is also a stopwatch panels are buried. The interior was also given the sliding sunroof, fender audio system and also GPS navigation that will guide the driver reaches the destination with ease.